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The Star
19-05-2025
- The Star
Indonesia police open probe into incest-promoting Facebook groups
Incest word appears in dictionary. - Shutterstock/Casimiro PT JAKARTA: The police have begun cracking down on a Facebook group that allegedly posts adult content revolving around incest, amid mounting calls for the operators behind these illicit accounts to be brought to justice. Speaking in a press conference on Saturday (May 17), Jakarta Police spokesperson Adj Sr Comr Reonald Simanjuntak said that the city police's cybercrime division has opened a probe into a Facebook group called 'Fantasi Sedarah'. The group, which roughly translates to blood relative fantasies, had reportedly been posting incest-themed content and narratives, particularly targeting minors. It remains unclear, however, if the Facebook group also posted explicit pictures and pornographic materials. 'The Jakarta Police's cybercrime division will investigate and probe the Facebook [group]. We will investigate and probe everything on it,' he told reporters. The Facebook group and its content have stirred criticism from netizens across various social media platforms, many of whom are wary because some of the content sexualised children. Some people have also flagged other groups that posted similar contents. The Communications and Digital Ministry has moved quickly by coordinating with Meta, Facebook's parent company, to block the group, along with five others that posted similar content. "These groups fall under the [category] of disseminating [content] that contradict prevailing societal norms," Alexander Sabar, the ministry's digital monitoring director general, said in a statement on Friday. He said the content might also harm children. The blocking of these groups, Alexander said, was in line with provisions laid out in a recently-issued government regulation on child protection in the digital world. The regulation, signed by President Prabowo Subianto on March 28, mandates both public and private digital platforms to ensure their services are free from content harmful to children younger than 17 and that these providers must provide a safe online environment for child development. But Alexander also said that the success of maintaining a safe digital space does not rely solely on the government and platform providers, but also requires active participation from the broader public. "We urge the public to help maintain a safe and trustworthy digital space and to take part in monitoring any content or digital activity that could endanger our children's future," he said. The Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry said that the content posted on these platforms constituted a form of sexual exploitation and that law enforcement authorities should look to bring the people behind these accounts to justice if the ongoing investigation uncovers evidence of criminal actions. 'Such groups clearly contradict moral values and endanger the safety and future of Indonesia's children,' the ministry's secretary Titi Eko Rahayu said in a statement on Friday. 'Sexual fantasies involving incest are not only inappropriate, but also damage public perceptions of healthy family relationships,' she added. - The Jakarta Post/ANN
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Groupon Posts Surprize Q1 Profit, Raises Annual Outlook
Groupon Inc. (NASDAQ:GRPN) shares are trading higher premarket on Thursday. The company reported first-quarter financial results after the market closed on Wednesday. The company reported revenue of $117.2 million, beating estimates of $115.5 million, according to Benzinga Pro. Revenue was down 5% (+4% FX-neutral) compared to last year's first quarter (Y/Y).Groupon reported an EPS of 18 cents, versus estimates for a loss of 11 cents. Gross billings totaled $386.5 million in the first quarter, up 1% Y/Y (+2% Y/Y FX-neutral). Dusan Senkypl, CEO of Groupon said, 'With North America Local Billings accelerating to double-digit growth and our local marketplace strategy showing green shoots across geographies and verticals, we are building momentum and expect to continue to accelerate our growth.' Unit sales were 8.5 million, down 6% year over year, and active customers were 15.5 million as of March 31, down 4% year over year. Gross profit dipped 4% Y/Y to $106.3 million, and adjusted EBITDA declined to $15.3 million from $19.5 million in the prior year quarter. Groupon's operating cash flow was flat, and free cash outflow was $3.8 million in the quarter. The company ended the period with $226.8 million in cash and cash equivalents. Outlook: Groupon expects second-quarter revenue of $121 million to $123 million vs. consensus of $119.66 million. The company expects second-quarter billings to be up 4% to 7% year over year and adjusted EBITDA to be between $14 million and $17 million. Groupon guided for full-year billings growth of 3% to 4% (vs. 2% to 4% prior), and reaffirms revenue outlook of $493 million to $500 million (vs. street view of $496.96 million). Price Action: GRPN shares are up 12.2% at $19.06 premarket at the last check on Thursday. Read Next:Photo by Casimiro PT via Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? GROUPON (GRPN): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Groupon Posts Surprize Q1 Profit, Raises Annual Outlook originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Halliburton Q1 Revenue Tops Forecasts, But CEO Flags Impact Due To 'Ongoing Trade Challenges'
Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) shares are trading lower after the company reported first-quarter 2025 results. The decline follows CEO Jeff Miller's commentary during the earnings call, during which he noted that international revenue is expected to be flat or slightly lower year-over-year. Additionally, he projected a second-quarter earnings impact of $0.02 to $0.03 per share due to ongoing trade challenges. The company reported a revenue decline of 6.7% year-over-year to $5.417 billion, beating the consensus of $5.283 billion. Adjusted EPS came in at $0.60, down from $0.76 a year earlier and in line with analyst expectations, according to Benzinga Pro. Operating income stood at $431 million (-56.3% YoY), with an operating margin of about 7.9%, down 905 bps YoY. Completion and Production revenue fell 7.5% YoY to $3.12 billion, with $531 million operating income. The decline was driven by weaker pressure pumping and tool sales in the Western Hemisphere, partially offset by gains in the Middle East. Drilling and Evaluation revenue declined 6% YoY to $2.3 billion, with operating income down 12% YoY to $352 million. Lower drilling and project activity in Mexico and the Middle East drove the drop, partly offset by stronger fluid services in the region. HAL's North American revenue fell 12% to $2.2 billion in Q1 2025, driven by lower U.S. stimulation and Gulf tool sales, partly offset by stronger artificial lift and drilling activity. International revenue slid 2% sequentially to $3.2 billion. Latin America dropped 19% YoY to $896 million, driven by lower activity in Mexico and weaker tool sales, partly offset by stronger drilling services in Argentina, Brazil, and the Caribbean. Europe/Africa revenue increased 6% year-over-year to $775 million, supported by stronger activity in Norway, Namibia, and the Caspian region, partially offset by lower activity in Senegal and Italy. Middle East/Asia revenue also rose 6% to $1.5 billion, driven by increased operations in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, with some offset from reduced activity in Australia, Malaysia, and Oman. During the quarter, Halliburton repurchased $250 million in stock, paid a $0.17 dividend, spent $30 million on SAP, and recorded $356 million in pre-tax charges. Operating cash flow for the quarter was $377 million, and free cash flow was $124 million. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.804 billion as of March 31, 2025. Halliburton CEO Jeff Miller highlighted strong international tender activity and key offshore wins extending into 2026: 'Customers awarded Halliburton several contracts that demonstrate the strength of our value proposition and the power of our service quality execution.' Price Action: HAL shares traded lower by 4.77% at $20.88 at the last check on Tuesday. Read Next:Photo by Casimiro PT via Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? HALLIBURTON (HAL): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Halliburton Q1 Revenue Tops Forecasts, But CEO Flags Impact Due To 'Ongoing Trade Challenges' originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Sign in to access your portfolio
